PHYCOERYTHRIN

phycoerythrin

(noun) red pigment in red algae

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

phycoerythrin (plural phycoerythrins)

(protein) A red, light-harvesting protein found in cyanobacteria, red algae and cryptomonads.

Hypernyms

• phycobiliprotein

Source: Wiktionary


Phy`co*e*ryth"rin, Phy`co*e*ryth"rine, n. Etym: [Gr. erythrin, -ine.]

Definition: A red coloring matter found in algæ of the subclass Florideæ.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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